"The title shows that it will fit a 2005 forester. It was similar but it has that side pipe that makes it not the same as an 05. Even though the 05 does have a similar side pipe it is not connected to the filter it is part of the assembly. That being said I was not able to use it. Also I didn't try to return it, the original box was trashed so maybe I'll find a use for it. :( I cleaned the old filter, back flushed it with carb cleaner until it ran clean. Also replaced pump at the same time, and the car runs as good as new. Thx for reading."posted by: knob on January 9, 2012